26th
August
2009
Green Energy Jobs: Solar Installer
posted in Home Solar Power, green energy jobs |This job requires tolerance of heights, strength to lift heavy objects
and knowledge of how to install electrical objects safely.
The pay is usually about 15 to 23 dollars an hour. The whole solar sector is a high growth sector of the economy, and job prospects are bright. A high school education is usually expected, along with some construction experience and an apprenticeship or trade school education. However, the exact things employers look for vary somewhat. I culled the list below from actual job ads:
Things employers look for when hiring solar installers are:
- Ability to lift heavy objects (approx. 30-50lbs)
- Ability to work in a variety of positions
- Ability to work in hot sun and awkward spaces
- Not afraid of Heights
- Ability to interact with clients
- Attention to detail
- Ability to keep records and understand documentation
- Driver’s license and clean driver’s record
- Construction-related experience
Knowledge of Computer Software, OSHA safety regulations, and ability to understand blueprints is also often required.
Sources:
A Day (or Three) in the Life of a Solar Installer